Hotcake: meaning, definitions and examples

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hotcake

[ ˈhɒtˌkeɪk ]

Noun

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breakfast food

A hotcake is a pancake made from a batter of flour, milk, eggs, and butter, cooked on a hot griddle or frying pan. It is typically served with syrup, butter, or fruit toppings.

Synonyms

flapjack, griddlecake, pancake.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
hotcake	Commonly used in American English, 'hotcake' refers to a small, flat cake, cooked on a hot surface. It is typically used in casual or everyday conversation. I want to order a stack of hotcakes for breakfast. Hotcakes are a classic diner choice.
pancake	This is the most common term used internationally for a flat, round cake cooked on a pan or griddle, usually served for breakfast or dessert. I made blueberry pancakes this morning. Pancakes are my favorite breakfast food.
flapjack	In American English, 'flapjack' is another term for a pancake, often used colloquially. In British English, 'flapjack' refers to a sweet tray-baked oat bar. She flipped the flapjack perfectly.
griddlecake	'Griddlecake' is a less common term used to describe a pancake cooked on a griddle. It has a slightly archaic and formal tone. The griddlecakes at the old inn were delicious.

Examples of usage

Would you like some hotcakes for breakfast?
She ordered a stack of hotcakes with blueberry syrup.

Translations

Translations of the word "hotcake" in other languages:

🇵🇹 panqueca quente

🇮🇳 गरम पैनकेक

🇩🇪 Pfannkuchen

🇮🇩 panekuk panas

🇺🇦 гарячий млинець

🇵🇱 gorący naleśnik

🇯🇵 ホットケーキ (hottokēki)

🇫🇷 crêpe chaude

🇪🇸 panqueque caliente

🇹🇷 sıcak krep

🇰🇷 뜨거운 팬케이크 (tteugeoun paenkeikeu)

🇸🇦 كعكة ساخنة

🇨🇿 horká palačinka

🇸🇰 horúca palacinka

🇨🇳 热煎饼 (rè jiānbǐng)

🇸🇮 vroča palačinka

🇮🇸 heit pönnukaka

🇰🇿 ыстық құймақ

🇬🇪 ცხელი ბლინი

🇦🇿 isti pancake

🇲🇽 panque caliente

Etymology

The term 'hotcake' originated in the 17th century and was used to describe flat cakes cooked on a griddle. Over time, the term evolved to refer specifically to the pancake we know today. Hotcakes have been a popular breakfast choice in many cultures, with variations in ingredients and toppings.